Dearica Hamby former player for the Las Vegas Aces sues the WNBA for mistreatment while she was pregnant.

Dearica Hamby’s lawsuit against the WNBA says that the organization failed to protect her rights as a pregnant woman in the league. In January 2023 Hamby was traded to the LA Sparks. Momentarily after the trade Dearica reveals that she has been mistreated by the Aces during her pregnancy leading to her suing the team. She alleges that the Aces had tried to pressure her to renegotiate her contract by questioning her commitment to the team because of her pregnancy.

This lawsuit highlights the challenges faced by female athletes in balancing their careers with their personal life like starting a family. While male athletes can continue their professional careers without interruption after becoming a father. Which causes female athletes to be at potential career risks.

Hamby’s lawsuit against the WNBA is a crucial moment for the league and women’s sports. It questions the league’s actions and calls for a reevaluation of how pregnant athletes are treated within professional sports. As the case continues it will lead to remarkable changes to the WNBA’s policies ultimately benefiting all players who look to balance their careers with being a mother.